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145 Arconic, BBA, Siderise and Panel Systems

Arconic was warned of the risk of a cladding fire that could kill "60 to 70" people.

β€œWhat will happen if only one building made out [of] PE core is on fire and will kill 60 to 70 persons”. Arconic, the company which made the combustible cladding installed on Grenfell Tower was warned of the risk of a building fire that could kill β€œ60 to 70” people, a decade before the tragedy. Three of Arconic’s witnesses have refused to give evidence at the inquiry. Lead Counsel to the inquiry Richard Millett presented some of the documents and questions he would have covered had they attended.
Witnesses from the cavity barrier manufacturer Siderise, the British Board of Agrement, and insulation panel manufacturer Panel Systems were also questioned.

Presenter / Producer: Kate Lamble
Producer: Sharon Hemans
Researcher: May Cameron
Studio Mix: Gareth Jones

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